Uses & Benefits of Cardamom

Cardamom is a Spice which started in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Today, it is available in most tropical places in Asia. It is known as the ‘Queen of Spices’. Cardamom is available in three different form like Green Cardamom, Brown Cardamom and Ground Cardamom

Green Cardamom

Generally grown in South India, this green cardamom includes fat green pods.The Whole Cardamom has can retain the fragrance of the seeds.

Brown Cardamom:

These Brown Cardamom that is bigger in size than the green cardamom and has a hairy surface.

Ground Cardamom:

Ground Cardamom is obtained by grinding Cardamom pods.It is used to flavor dishes.

5 Benefits and uses of Cardamom

Breath Freshener:

Whole Cardamom and Cardamom seeds can be chewed as a breath freshener. Cardamom has a special essential oil present in it which gives the pungent flavors and its aroma.

Hiccups:

Cardamom an antispasmodic that can help control the hiccups. It also provides relief from all other involuntary muscle contractions, like intestinal and stomach cramps

Digestion:

Cardamom is identified like ginger and can be used in the same way to rectify digestive issues. Cardamom can be used to fight sickness, swelling, gas, acid reflux, loss of hunger, contractions, and more.

Depression:

In spite of the fact that the real science behind the anti-depression of this spice has not been examined yet, Ayurvedic experts trust that the cardamom tea is an impeccable approach to battle depression. It has a natural characteristic which has a tendency to detoxify the body to help fight depression

Cold and Flu:

Cardamom as a pungent spice tends to help in avoiding and relieving cold and flu symptoms.